About Us
Established in 2018
Viva Kizomba New Year
Viva Kizomba New Year began its journey in 2018 with a vision to celebrate the beauty of Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz. Since then, we have been dedicated to creating an immersive experience where dancers from all walks of life can come together to learn, dance, and connect.
Noel Viva
The Viva team
Mission
Our mission is to create an inclusive and exhilarating environment where dancers of all levels can come together to learn, dance, and connect. We aim to foster a deeper appreciation for Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz by providing high-quality workshops, unforgettable social dance sessions, and spectacular performances.
Vision
At Viva Kizomba New Year, we envision a world where the love of dance transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds. We strive to create a space where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and connected through the universal language of music and dance.
Values
Driven by a profound love for Kizomba, we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all. Our commitment to excellence ensures top-tier workshops, performances, and social events. We are dedicated to building a supportive and vibrant dance community, where every participant feels valued and connected through the universal language of dance.
Professional Team
Miranda Shelton
Miranda@vivakizomba.com
Facility manager
Supervising multi-disciplinary teams: security, taxi selection, dancers, volunteers, and shuttle timetable.
Supervising multi-disciplinary teams: security, taxi selection, dancers, volunteers, and shuttle timetable.
Linda Alexander
Linda@vivakizomba.com
Communication manager:
Efficient front office management, festival collaboration, and strong sponsorships ensure event success.
Joe Hahn
joe@vivakizomba.com
DJ manager
oversees the selection and booking of DJs, creates the event timetable, and provides supervision during the event.
oversees the selection and booking of DJs, creates the event timetable, and provides supervision during the event.
Wendy Odling
Wendy@vivakizomba.com
Marketing manager
workshop showcase artists, promoters for Viva Kizomba festivals, and all festival marketing, advertising, and promotional activities, including event marketing ideas. Establishes brand guidelines, growth strategies, evaluates customer needs, and develops creative event marketing ideas.
workshop showcase artists, promoters for Viva Kizomba festivals, and all festival marketing, advertising, and promotional activities, including event marketing ideas. Establishes brand guidelines, growth strategies, evaluates customer needs, and develops creative event marketing ideas.